Subtract 21/10 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 2 1/10
45/12 - 21/10 is 33/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
21/10 = 21 × 6/10 × 6 = 126/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/60 - 126/60 = 225 - 126/60 = 99/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
- In mixed form: 113/20
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